Interdisciplinary sustainability and agricultural professional with a PhD in Biology & Chemistry and 10+ years of experience spanning academic research, ESG strategy, and climate innovation. I specialize in translating cutting-edge science into scalable solutions across agriculture, waste-to-resource systems, and circular economy models. Skilled in aligning operations with global frameworks (GRI, UNGC, EcoVadis, FSA), I've led cross-sector projects, published peer-reviewed work, filed patent, and mentored youth and startups.
Bridging academia and industry, I bring a unique ability to connect research, policy, and practice for real-world environmental impact.
Norex Flavours Private Limited, Uttar Pradesh, India
Leading the company's sustainability strategy, integrating a digital traceability platform to ensure transparency across
the value chain, aligned with global ESG standards and UN SDGs, with a clear roadmap toward net-zero carbon
emissions by 2050.
Led Norex to achieve EcoVadis Gold certification and the SAI Platform Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA)
Silver rating, strengthening international recognition and supply chain credibility.
Coordinated the preparation of the company's Sustainability Report aligned with GRI Standards, ensuring
transparent communication of environmental and social performance.
Designed and delivered training programs for farmers with scientists from CSIR-CIMAP, promoting climate-smart
agriculture, regenerative practices, and sustainable sourcing.
Collaborated with scientists, professors, and cross-functional teams involving multiple stakeholders to integrate
research-driven innovations into business operations and product development.
Driving initiatives in renewable energy, water stewardship, waste-to-resource innovation, and carbon footprint reduction
and reporting through CDP and scoring 'A' in Climate Change and Water.
Championing community development projects like Project Sankalp through the Norex Foundation, with a strong
emphasis on women's empowerment, inclusive growth, and rural livelihoods.
Teaching, Mentorship & Training Activities: Designed and supervised a 21-day industrial training program for 20
Agricultural Science students from Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Uttar Pradesh under Project Sankalp in
November 2025. Organized an event felicitating 200 farmers on National Farmers Day on 23
December,2025.
Free Mentha Root Distribution to more than 500 farmers in February,2026 and working on a pilot regenerative
project for 5 years with 100 farmers on 6 different crops (Mint, Potato, Paddy, Onion, Millet, Maize, Sugarcane).
Working on sustainability initiatives with leading global organizaions like Symrise, Givaudan, dsm-Firmenich, Mars,
Takasago, Colgate-Palmolive, Lush, Frey+Lau GmbH, Tanager, Callisons, GIZ, Dalberg, Haleon, UNGCI, and
many more.
Saroja Sustainable Solutions Private Limited, Punjab, India
Work with academics, industry partners, granters and funders to convert high-quality research and analysis into practical
and impactful solutions through biofuel pellets, biochar-based fertilizers, biodegradable cutleries and other value-added
products from agricultural waste.
Work with cross-sectoral experts, collectives, interns, vendors and contractors to deliver products and processes as
solutions
Initiatives will go from research and design to deployed reality. Maintenance, follow-up and improving existing products
and processes are to be conducted by creating systems, processes, and methods for continuous monitoring and evaluation
Organize and maintain important documents, reports, and files, ensuring accessibility and confidentiality.
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills which are essential to effectively liaise with diverse
groups of people.
Working on a citizen-led initiative, Warrior Moms Foundation, on mothers led projects on air pollution.
Mushroom Cultivation, Bee Farming and creating value-added products from it along with Hydroponic Farming and
Aquaculture
Doctor of Philosophy Biology and Chemistry
Doctoral Thesis: "Lifecycle analysis of agriculturally relevant nanomaterials in marine environment"
Master of Technology Biotechnology
Amity University, Noida, India
Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Bachelor of Technology Biotechnology
• Ecotoxicity assessment of nanomaterials across freshwater, marine, and terrestrial ecosystems